Which is a better course to pursue in terms of job opportunities, B.Sc in maths or physics?

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Rishi Broto Chakraborty | Guide-Level 15

9 years ago

Hello Vishal, 1. B.Sc mathematics: You can pursue M.Sc in mathematics, M.Sc in statistics, applied mathematics, mathematical computer application, etc. 2. B.Sc physics: Physics is a huge field. After B.Sc in physics, you can apply for M.Sc in various field like: quantum physics, aerospace, astro

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Priya Mahajan | Scholar-Level 16

6 years ago

Hi The jobs centered across the field of Physics are usually government ones and they don't promise you a good pay. But learning a plethora of skills and clearing a few exams would clearly put you in a pedestal and offer a wider variety of job opportunities in fields like banking and educational ins

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Ashish Sharma | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

Hi Vishal, It depends upon you that where your interest has an inclination. Both streams have bright career either in teaching or in research. LPU curates both these programs, no merely as academic ones, but professional programs with great pathway electives in government sector, credit transfers an

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Dharamveer Dheer | Scholar-Level 18

6 years ago

Dear Vishal, Both programs are great, both will require higher studies to make a mark as simply the graduation may not give you enough skills and exposure. These programs lead to job sin research, data sciences, actuaries, faculty positions and many government departments. So you have to decide whic

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Ankit Kumar | Guide-Level 15

6 years ago

I suggest you do B.Sc in physics, as it is easy and has a good scope, and it also gives you good choices for your Master's degree.

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Manish Sharma | Contributor-Level 9

7 years ago

Hello Vishal, 1. B.Sc. Mathematics: You can pursue M.Sc. In mathematics, M.Sc. In statistics, applied mathematics, mathematical computer application, etc. 2. B.Sc. Physics: Physics is a huge field. After B.Sc. In physics, you can apply for M.Sc. In various field like: quantum physics, aerospace, a

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Raj Shakya | Scholar-Level 16

7 years ago

Hi, 1. B.Sc. Mathematics: You can pursue M.Sc. In mathematics, M.Sc. In statistics, applied mathematics, mathematical computer application, etc. 2. B.Sc. Physics: Physics is a huge field. After B.Sc. In physics, you can apply for M.Sc. In various field like: quantum physics, aerospace, astronomy,

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Syed Faizan Khan | Guide-Level 11

7 years ago

If you are pursue post-graduation in any discipline, and then you will surely make up good packages in your placements, if you study from top colleges. And, it also depends on you study.

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Syed Shaizan | Contributor-Level 8

7 years ago

Both are good courses and you won't face much problem through any of the above courses but comparing both B.Sc in Maths is slightly high rated than B.Sc in physics.

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Syed Asif | Guide-Level 12

7 years ago

I suggest you do B.Sc in physics as it is easy and has a good scope and it also gives you good choices for your Master's degree. Good luck.

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